RCA DRC627N User Manual

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This device compiles with Part 15of the FCC
Rules. Operation issubject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
In accordance with FCCrequirements, changes
ormodifications not expressly approved by
Thomson Inc. could void the user's authority
to operate this product.
This device generates and uses radio
frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and
used properly, this equipment may cause
interference to radio and television reception.
If this equipment does cause interference to
radio or television reception (which you can
determine by turning the equipment off and
on), try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reodent the receiving antenna (that is, the
antenna for the radio or television that H
"receiving" the interference).

• Move the unit away from the equipment
that isreceiving interference.

• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so
that the unit and the equipment receiving
interference are on different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the
interference, please consult your dealer or an
experienced radio/televiHon technician for
additional suggestions.
Also, the Federal Communications Commission
has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To
Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference
Problems." This booklet is available from the
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-
000-003454 when ordering copies.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR
Subchapter/. Applicable at the date of
manufacture.

For Your Safety

The AC power plug is polarized b-_.

(one blade is wider than the
other) and only fits into AC power
outlets one way. If the plug won't
go into the outlet completely, turn
the plug over and try to insert it
the other way. If it still won't fit, contact a
qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a
different one. Do not attempt to bypass this

safety feature.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.

Have a Blast-/ust Not in your
eardrums!
Make sure you turn down the
volume on the unit before you
put on headphones. Increase the
volume to the desired level only

after headphone are in place.

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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE TH_SPRODUCT
TORAIN OR MOISTURE

General Precautions

• Water and Moisture - Do not use this
product near water for example, near a
bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near
a swimming pool; and the like. Do not
spill liquids on your Portable DVD or its
components asthey may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. To clean your Portable DVD use a
soft slightly damp cloth. Always allow all
the components to dry completely before
using again.

• Cleaning - Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.

• Heat - The product should beplaced
away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not expose the Portable DVD or any
of its components to extreme heat or
cold. Do not expose the player to direct
sunlight.

• Attachments - Do not use attachments
not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

• Servicing - Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.

• AC/DC power adapter cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the product.

• Power Sources - Thisproduct should be
operated only from the type of power source
indkated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or local
power company. Do not useany battery
other than the orginal ones provided by
Thomson.

Precautions when watching and playing

• When using your Portable DVD player do not
sit or stand too close to the screen. Play as
far back from the screen as possible.

• For the best game image, look directly at the
Portable DVDdisplay on your TV screen and
only operate in good light.

• Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.
Always play in a welldN room.

• Some people may experience fatigue or
discomfort after playing for a long time. Be
sure to take a 10 to 15minutes break at
least every hour while playing.

NOTE: The RBRC seal on the rechargeable
battery used in your Thomson Inc product
indicates that we are participating in a
program to collect and recycle rechargeable
batteries. For more information, go to the
RBRC web site at _A_v.rbrc.org_ or call 1-800-
822-8837, orcontact a local recycling center.

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1. LCD display

2. Speakers

3. Menu navigation keys (up, down, left
and right)

4. Confirms selections

5. Selects repeat mode and enters program
mode

6. Selects information to be displayed

7. Enters player's setup menu or disc's
menu

8. Enters disc's title menu (if available)

9. Returns to disc's menu or starts game

10. Skips backward or forward a chapter /
track

11. Increases volume

12. Decreases volume

13. Switches on / off the player

Connecting the Power Adapter

• Connect the power adapter to the DC
jack of the unit.

• Connect the other side of the power
adapter with the wall plug or car
adapter.

• Turn on the power.

• Disconnectthe adapter ifthe set Hnot
usedfor a period of time.

Installing the Battery

• Plugin the battery at the bottom of the
unit.

• Slide the battery to the side until a
"click" isheard.

• The unit i_ now powered by the battery.

14. Searches backward or fo_vard

15. Stops playback

16. Pauses playback

17. Starts playback

18. Opens disccompartment door

19. Function Switch to select among DVD,
Gameand AV Input modes.

20. Video input/output jack

21. Audio input / output jack

22. Headphones jacks

23. Power on indicator

24. Low battery indicator

25. Battery charge indicator

26. USBconnector

27. DC power input jack

Removing the Battery

• Turn the unit upside down.
Locate the lock at the bottom.
Push down the lock and slide the battery to
the side to release.

Charging the Battery

Connect the power adapter to the power
jack of the unit.

• Turn off the power to start charging.

• The indicator is red when charging and will
turn green when the battery isfully
charged.

• The battery cannot be charged while the
unN H being used.

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This player can output sound and picture to external devices.To do so, slide the Function Switchon
the side of the unit to the DVD MODEposition. Follow the diagram below to set up the required
connections. Alwaysswitch off the player before connecting to any devices.

Tovideo input of Toaudio input of external
external device device (Orange connector
(Yellow connector with pin)
with pin)

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Function Switch to DVD MODE position

This unit can be usedas a display for other devices,such as DVDplayer, game console,USBdevice, etc.
Todo so,slide the Function Switch onthe side of the unit to the AVIN position. Follow the diagram
below to set up the required connections. Always switch off the player before connecting to any
devkes.

To video output of To audio output of
external device external device (Red and
(Yellow connector

without pin) pin)

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Function Switch to AV IN position

Games Operations
Games Direction keys(l) Action keys

Super Surfing L,R TA/A (jump)

Submarine War L,R,U,D TA/A(confirmtheselection, bombing),TB/B(changedirection)

Note:
(1) L=< ,R=> ,U=A ,D= v
(2) L key rotates the center disc counter-clockwise, Rkey rotates the center disc clockwise.
(3) Press U key to accelerate.

• Press OK/RESET anytime during a game to stop playing and return to main game menu.

Accessories
Checkthat all thefollowing accessoriescome

with your unit inthe package:

1. Audio/Video cable x 2

2. Lithium Ion Polymer Battery x 1

3. AC/DC power adapter x 1

4. Caradapter x 1

5. Carrying casex 1

Quick Start

1. Press ON/OFF to turn on the player. The
DVD logo appears on the screen.

2. Open the disc compartment door. Place
the disc in the tray with the printed side
up. Push back the compartment door.
The player will automatically try to read
and play the disc. If a menu appears,
one of its options can he selected to
start playing the disc. Select it using
A V < > keys and press OK/RESET.

Player Setup
When disc playback is stopped, press SETUP
andthe player'ssetup menu will showon

screen.

Select a menu icon using < > keys. Then
select one of the available options using A v
keys. Press > key to access the submenus and
use ^ v keys to select an option. Press OK/
RESETto confirm your selections. Return to a
previous menu using < key.

To exit from the player menu, press SETUP
again.

System Setup

SetuptheTVtype, screenformat, rating,
password and restore to default settings.

Rating feature is a parental guardian feature
which disables playback of certain DVDs based
on their ratings from 1 (most restive) to B
(least restrictive). DVDs that are rated above

the level you set will not play until the correct
password is entered.

If a password has been set, you cannot change
the rating without entering the correct password.
To set up the password, highlight the Password
part to input a4-digit password. Use A v keys
to select a number and < > keys to shift to the
next digit. PressOK/RESET to set the password.

Language Setup

Setup the language of the OSD, Audio, Subtitle
and Menu.

Audio Setup

Setupthe audio output format.

Video Setup

Setup the brightness, contrast, hue and
saturation.

Digital Setup
Setup the DRC (Dynamic range control).

TVO Setup

TVG is the Foul Language Filtering technology to
remove offensive language from the programs
you watch. You need to purchase a license to
activate this feature (for details:
_.tvquar dian.com). The license provides you
with a 5 digit activation code.

Input the activation code in this setup menu by
using ^ v keys to select anumber and < >
keys to shift tothe next digit. Press OK/RESET to
confirm. When activation issuccessful, a message
"TVG ACTIVATED... _ shows at the bottom of the
menu.

After the Game

Return to main menu automatically

Continue the game automatically

DVD Regional Code

Your DVD player has been designed to process
regional management information that [sstored
on DVD discs. The regional codefor your player is 1
(The U.S., U5. Territories and Canada). Only DVD
discsthat have regional codes of 1or ALL (for all
regions) can be played by your playe_

DVD Copy Protection

Thisproduct incorporates copyright protection
technology that [sprotected byU.S. patents and other
intellect ua] property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authodzed by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise
authorized byMacrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

Playback

1. Press ON/OFF to turn on the player. The
DVD logo appears on the screen.

2. Open the disc compartment door. Place
the disc in the tray with the printed side
up. Push back the compartment door.
The player will automatically try to read
and play the disc. Ifa menu appears,
one of its options can be selected to
start playing the disc. Select it using

A V < > keys and press OK/RESET.

3. Press $TOPto stop playback.

Note: The player stores the point where
playback was interrupted. If you press PLAY
again, playback resumes from this point. To
stop playback completely or to start from the
beginning, press STOP twice.

Accelerated Play

While the disc isplaying, press REV or FWD
one or more times to vary the speed and
direction of the accelerated play. Press PLAY
to resume normal playback.

Still Image

While the disc isplaying, press PAUSE once to

freeze frame.

Frame Advance

While the disc ispaused, press PAUSE again to
activate STEP mode. Each press of PAUSE will
advance fo_ard image by image. Press PLAY
to resume normal playback.

Variable Slow Motion (DVD
only)

1. While the disc is playing, press PAUSE
once.

2. Press REV or FWD repeatedly to vary
the speed and direction of the slow
motion.

3. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

Changing Chapter / Track
Whilethe disc isplaying, pressSKIP REV/ FWD

to go immediatelyto the next or previous
chapter,or to the next or previous track.

Repeat Playback

During playback, press REPEAT repeatedly to
select repeating a chapter or a title (DVD discs).

Program Playback

When playback is stopped, press PROGRAM to
show the program menu.

1. Highlight an input field by using
A v < > keys. "T" stands for title and
"C" for chapter.

2. Press REV and FWD to select desired titles
and tracks. Press REV to increase number by
one, press FWO to increase number by 10.
(Tips: to select chapter 11, press FWD once
and then REV once.)

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2to program more.

4. Highlight "PLAY" on screen and press OK/
RESET to start playback. Highlight "CLEAR"
on screen and press OK/RESET to clear all
programs.

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Car Mounting
Youcaneasily mount the player onthe back of a carseat with the help of the carryingcase.See

illustration below:

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Specifications

Model DRC627N
TV System NTSC
Supported Disc Formats DVD, SVCD, VCD, CD, HDCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW
Supported File Formats MPEG, MR3, WMA, JPEG, Kodak Picture CD
DVD Regional Code I
AV Input/Output Composite x I
Power Requirement DC in 9V (power adapter bundled)
Power Consumption <10W
Operating Temperature 5% to 35°C (41 °Fto 95°F)

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Operating Humidity 5Yoto 90/_ (no condensation)

Size 205(W) x158(D) x40(H) mm
Weight (without battery) 760g

The descriptions andcberactedst[cs [nthis owner's manual arefor the purpose of general reference onlyand
not as a guarantee. Inorder to provide you with the highest quality product, we may make changes or
modifications withodt prior notice. The English version serves asthe final reference onall product and
operational detain sbeuld anydiscrepancies arise in other languages.

Displaying Playback Information

Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback to
showvarious playback information on screen.
They include current title and chapter,
playback time, audio, subtitle and angle
settings.

Changing Chapter, Audio,

Subtitle and Angle Settings
Press DISPLAY twice during playback to show
audio, subtitle and angle settings. Press <
key repeatedly to change audio setting, press

> key repeatedly to change subtNle setting,
press A keyrepeatedlytochangeangle
setting (if angle options are available on disc)
and press v repeatedly to select disc chapter.

Switching to Game Mode
Slide the Function Switch to GAME position
to access the game mode. There are 30 games

available.

Selecting Games

Press START when you see a wekome screen,
the game menu will then show. Select agame
byuHng A v < > keys and then press

START again to start agame.

The unit is not working.

• Turn off the power, and then turn it on

again.

• Make sure power cord or battery is

properly connected and battery isnot
empty.

• The unit cannot operate when the car

adaptor power supply voltage is above
24V.

There is no sound or picture.

• Check the connection to the mains

socket or battery.

• Make sure the power switch is on.

• Make sure the power outlet is

operational.

• Make sure the power cord isnot

damaged.

• Make sure the volume [s not set too

low.

There is no sound or sound quality is

poor.

• Make sure the audio jacks are securely

connected.

• Make sure the audio connector isnot

damaged.

• Make sure the volume is turned up.

• Make sure you have set the player's

audio settings correctly.

• Make sure you have entered the correct

AV input for your TV.

• Make sure the audio is not set to mute.

There is no picture or picture quality
is poor.

• Makesure that the Function Switch is

onthe proper position.

Tips:For VCDplayback, pressDISPLAYonce and
then press< repeatedly to selectaudio channel:
mono left, mono right or stereo; press>
repeatedly to select PBCmode (if available on the
disc)on or off.

Access Disc Menu
At anytime during playback, pressTOP MENU to

accessdisc'smenu and press TITLEto accessdisc's
title menu(if available)

Screen Saver and Power Saving
Screen saver will show when the player is idle for

more than 5minutes. Press any key to de-activate
it. If there isno further key activation for another
5 minutes, the LCD screen will shut down for
power saving. Press any key to turn the screen on
again.

Playing Games

Use A V < > ,TA, TB, AandBkeystoplay
the games.
Refer to "More Information" for game
operations.

Quitting Games
Press OK/RESET anytime during agame to stop
playing. Slide the Function Switch to another
position to quit the game mode.

Make sure the video jacks are securely
connected.

Make sure you have entered the correct AV
input for your TV.
Make sure the video connector is not
damaged.
Make sure you have set the player's video
settings correctly.
Make sure the battery level is not low.

It is impossible to read the disc

Make sure the disc isinserted with the
printed side up.
Make sure the disc isnot warped, damaged,
deformed, stained or scratched.
Check that the disc format is supported by
the player.
Check that the disc'sregional code matches
that of the player. ]his player's regional
code is 1.

You have forgotten your rating
password.

Enter 9688 inthe password menu to clear
the memory. Keep this master password out
of the reach of children.Refer to "Player
Setup - SystemSetup" for details.

EXPORTER
Thomson Inc.
Re. Box 1976

IndianapoIH, IN 46206 - 1976

@2006 Thomson Inc.

Trademark(s) @ Registered

Marque(s) @DeposOe(s)
Morea(s) @Registrada(s)

Printed in China / Impreso en China

Playback of MP3, WMA and
JPEG Files
Yourplayer alsosupports playback of MP3,
WMA and JPEGfiles. When a disc isloaded,
the player will automatically searchfor
supported files andbegin playback
automatically. During playback of MP3 and
WMA files and stop mode of JPEGfiles,the
following screenwill appear:

Name of current file

FOLDER 4 % SONG 4

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Folder directory File directory in

current folder

Use A v < > keysto move to
different files or directories.
PressOK/RESETto play the file
highlighted.
Program playback isavailable for MP3
and WMA discs.

• While viewing JPEGfiles,press A V < >
keys will rotate or flip picture
respectively.
Program playback isavailable for rap3
discs,refer to "ProgramPlayback" for
details. Input folder number under
column "D" andfile number under
column "F".

U.S. Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• 90 days from date of purchase - unit

exchange, which indudes parts and labor. 91
days to 1 year from date of purchase -unit
exchange, which indudes parts only; you pay
the labor.

What we will do:

• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a

refurbished unit. The exchange unit isunder
warranty for the remainder of the original
product's warranty period.

• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale

or receipted invoice which is evidence that the
product is within the warranty period must be
presented to obtain warranty service. For
rental firms, proof of first rental isalso
required.
How to make a warranty claim:

• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables,

etc., which were originally provided with the
product. We recommend using the original
carton and packing materials.

• Include evidence of purchase date such as

the bill of sale. Also print your name and
address and a description of the defect. Send
via standard UPS or its equivalent to:

Thomson Inc.,
Product Exchange Center,
11721 B Alameda Avenue,
Socorro, Texas 79927

• Insure your shipment for of loss or damage.

Thomson accepts no liability in case of
damage or loss en route to Thomson.

• Pay any charges billed to you by the

Exchange Center for service not covered by
the warranty.

• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to

you freight prepaid.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual

provides information regarding operating
Instructions and user controls. For additional
information, ask your dealer.)

• Installation and set-up service adjustments.

• Batteries.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

Playback via USB Connector

Me3, WMA and JPEGfiles stored on a USB device
can be played via the USB connector on the rear
side of the player. Playback operations are the
same as files on discs as shown above.

Audio CD
Your player also supports playback of audio CO.

Playback starts automatically after an audio CDis
loaded. Program playback isavailable for audio
CO, refer to *'Program Playback" for details. You
only need to input the desired track numbers.

• Productswhkh have been modified or
incorporated into other products.

• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.

• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to
lightning damage.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product
registration Card packed with your unit. It will
make it easier to contact you should it ever be
necessary. The return of the card is not required
for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:

• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE ISTHE ONLY
WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUC{ ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
(INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA
PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN
BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES
SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY
INCREASE THE SCOPE OFTHIS WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF
THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS
PRODUC{ THIS DISCLAIMER OFWARRANTIES
AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY
THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPTTO
THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS
PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE
WARRANTY PERIOD SETFORTH ABOVE.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exdusions may not apply to you.

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you also may have other rights that vary from
state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the
USA:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your
dealer for warranty information.

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